CPSC 132 Computer Applications for Business. This survey course, intended for Business Administration students, provides a general introduction to computer concepts and terminology, and the current and future use of computers in the business world. Students will learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Office applications in the lab sessions. Course delivery is mixed-mode: lectures will be delivered online, while labs will take place face-to-face in the computer labs. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for further computing science courses.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 5 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 2 |
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| Other | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand computer terminology
- Learn how to operate microcomputers
- Learn about basic microcomputer hardware
- Learn the fundamentals of Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007
- Learn the considerations in purchasing microcomputer hardware and software
- Learn about the roles computers play in our society
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.